0.6mi from the trailhead, pass the junction to the Upper Lake Circuit and keep on the main trail. After 984ft, you will pass the decommissioned Indefatigable trail and continue straight along the Three Isle Lake trail. Your best bet is to take the shuttle bus to the pass and avoid the disappointment of being turned away due to a lack of parking. From the North Interlakes day-use area, find the trail sign and join the Three Isle Lake trail. The parking area at Logan Pass fills early in the day. Get an early start to avoid the worst of the crowds. Make sure you wear appropriate footwear for tramping through snowy and potentially muddy trails. Hidden Lake Trail is considered moderate by the rangers of Glacier National Park, but that’s because it has such a quick elevation gain in such little time. Trail Distance: 2.7-mile round trip (Out and Back Trail) Starting Elevation: 6,646 feet. Keep in mind that snow lingers in the meadows around Logan Pass well into the summer season. Hidden Lake Trail Details: Elevation Gain: 540 feet. Short spur trails lead to the pretty outlet stream and nice areas along the shore to relax and take in the views. When you start the trail, youll get a little tree. Be careful when heading up this 4.5 mile trail since there can be snow coverage into the summer. Hit the trail early if youre hoping to spend the night in the lookout. The lakeshore is quite scenic with views that extend south to the high cliffs rimming the southern end of the basin. Hidden Lake Overlook is a must-do hike in Glacier Park Travel along the Going-to-the-Sun road, see alpine meadows, majestic peaks, and unforgettable. The Hidden Lake Trail is a popular hike for tourists visiting Glacier National Park and Logan Pass due to its easy access, spectacular views of soaring. The hike to Ice Lakes begins from the South Mineral Campground in the San Juan National Forest near Silverton, Colorado. Once youve completed the scramble to the top, get 360 degree views of Washington. The hike to the lake is accompanies by great views of Mount Brown, Stanton Mountain, Bearhat Peak and Reynolds Mountain. The descent and subsequent ascent deter most parties. as it descends on moderately-steep to steep grades to the lake in 1.25 miles. Beyond the overlook the trail loses almost 800-ft. The hike is one of the most popular outings in Glacier National Park so don’t expect solitude.Įscape most of the crowd by extending the hike to Hidden Lake (6,975-ft.). Wildflowers and wildlife add to the allure of the hike. Only a couple of other hikers on the trail.
The entire journey is accompanied by nonstop views of the high peaks surrounding the Logan Pass area. We parked at the Hidden Lake trailhead, and hiked to the lake. The Hidden Lake Lookout Trail is one of the best hikes in all of the Pacific Northwest offering incredible views of staggering mountain peaks in all. The first section of the hike is a relatively easy ascent across the alpine meadows above Logan Pass to the scenic Hidden Lake Overlook.
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